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Led by partners Jordan Hecht, Jonathan Damashek, and Judd Kleeger, we’ve successfully represented clients from Harlem to Tribeca and know how to frame compelling cases for Manhattan juries. From Midtown construction sites to traffic crashes near the Brooklyn Bridge, we understand how and where Manhattan accidents happen and how to hold the right parties accountable.
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Manhattan Injury Cases We Handle
With deep experience litigating in Manhattan’s New York County Supreme Court and a record of recovering hundreds of millions for injury victims across the city, our team delivers.
Manhattan Construction Accidents
You face daily risks if you’re one of the thousands of construction workers living or working in Manhattan. Whether it’s a high-rise in Hudson Yards or a brownstone renovation on the Upper West Side, workers face hazards from unsafe scaffolds, falling tools, lack of protective gear, and negligent subcontractors. These accidents often result in serious injuries like spinal trauma, traumatic brain injuries, and fractures.
We represent both construction workers and innocent bystanders, pursuing claims under NY Labor Law §§ 240 and 241, in addition to third-party liability suits. Our Manhattan construction accident attorneys can guide you through the claims process and work to recover what you’re owed.
Manhattan Car Accidents
Car crashes in Manhattan can involve everything from fender-benders on the FDR Drive to multi-vehicle collisions on 10th Avenue. Dense traffic, aggressive drivers, and constant congestion increase the odds of serious injury. We handle all types of collisions, including those involving pedestrians, cyclists, and rideshare vehicles
We know crashes can be traumatizing, and we’re here to help you return to your life as best as possible. Even with no-fault insurance, your expenses could surpass your coverage if you’re injured in a Manhattan car crash. The Manhattan car accident attorneys with HKD can organize your claim, investigate the crash, gather evidence, work with insurance companies and law enforcement, and help you with court proceedings.
Work Injury Claims in Manhattan
Manhattan workers face hazards at work every day. If you or a loved one is injured on the job due to negligence, HKD and our Manhattan work injury attorneys can review your case, investigate to find evidence, and help you identify who is responsible and if you’re eligible for a third-party injury claim.
Manhattan Truck Accidents
Large delivery trucks, garbage haulers, and construction vehicles are frequent sights across Manhattan, especially around Midtown and SoHo loading zones. Due to their size and blind spots, the consequences of accidents can be devastating.
Although there are similarities between car and truck accidents, crashes with large commercial vehicles can be complicated by the parties involved and the significant damages and injuries that often result. HKD understands the complexities of truck crashes and is ready to help. Our Manhattan truck accident lawyers can investigate the cause of the accident, identify the responsible parties, and work with you through the claims process, so you secure maximum compensation and hold the right party accountable.
MTA, Subway & Other Vehicle Accidents in Manhattan
Public transportation is the lifeblood of Manhattan, but it’s also a frequent source of injury. Passengers can suffer harm from subway platform gaps, malfunctioning doors, sudden bus stops, or elevator and escalator failures in stations like Grand Central or Penn Station. And it’s not just trains or buses. HKD also handles injury claims related to taxis, rideshares like Uber and Lyft, motorcycles, and even ferries and railroads.
Our legal team understands the complexities of transit-related injury claims. We help clients navigate strict Notice of Claim deadlines for public entities like the MTA and NYCTA, and move quickly to preserve surveillance footage, obtain vehicle maintenance records, and identify all liable parties. Whether your case involves a city bus on Fifth Avenue or a malfunctioning subway door downtown, we’re ready to fight for full compensation.
Manhattan Pedestrian Accidents
With millions of people walking daily across Manhattan, pedestrian accidents are unfortunately common, especially in high-traffic areas like Times Square, Union Square, and near Columbus Circle. These incidents often involve vehicles failing to yield, distracted driving, or illegal turns.
No matter the cause or location, you deserve compensation and justice if you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a pedestrian. HKD’s Manhattan pedestrian accident attorneys can help establish liability, gather evidence, and take your claim to court if needed.
Manhattan Premises Liability
Falls are a leading cause of injury in Manhattan, particularly in high-foot-traffic areas like department stores, office buildings, and subway entrances. Unsafe stairwells, wet floors, and broken pavement are common culprits.
Property owners are expected to maintain their premises to a safe standard. If you or a loved one are hurt because someone neglected their property, whether it’s their home, business, or municipality, you could be entitled to compensation. Slip-and-fall accidents, elevator or escalator incidents, swimming pool accidents, or inadequate security are examples of premises liability cases. These claims can be complex, and you must rely on an experienced Manhattan premises liability lawyer like those at HKD.
Spinal Injuries
Spinal injuries can be life-altering and hinder almost every aspect of your life. Even something minor, like whiplash, can affect mobility and quality of life. If someone’s reckless behavior caused your spinal injuries, you may deserve compensation, and HKD’s spinal cord injury attorneys are ready to listen. We will examine the accident, review how your life was impacted, identify liable parties, and work with you through the claims process to secure everything you deserve while you recover.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 176 Americans died of TBI-related injuries every day in 2020. These severe blows or jolts to the head or body can range from mild to serious TBIs and take different times to recover. TBIs can lead to disability or death, so it’s critical to find an experienced attorney who can guide you through the claims process.
At HKD, our brain injury lawyers understand the effects TBIs can have on families. TBI victims can be forced to rely on caretakers to provide for them. We might be able to help you recover compensation from the at-fault parties if they’ve caused life-changing, traumatic brain injuries.
Fatal Accidents in Manhattan
Tragically, some injuries prove fatal, whether due to a construction fall, traffic accident, or medical negligence. In these cases, surviving family members may have the right to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit.
HKD files Manhattan wrongful death claims with precision, seeking damages for funeral expenses, lost income, loss of companionship, and emotional grief. We handle every aspect so you can focus on healing.
Burn Injuries in Manhattan
Burns could result from fires, chemicals, electrical accidents, scalding water accidents, or malfunctioning equipment or products. Severe burn injuries are excruciating, with lengthy recoveries often requiring expensive procedures to correct.
If someone’s negligence or reckless activity caused you or a loved one to be burned, HKD’s burn injury lawyers are ready to review your case. You could be entitled to compensation, and our team can help identify the liable parties, gather evidence, and work through the claims process.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
When you trust a nursing facility with your or your loved one’s care, you trust them to conduct themselves properly and provide for them safely. However, it’s not uncommon for nursing home staff to abuse elderly citizens.
HKD can review your case for free and help document the signs of elder abuse. If a facility or staff member neglected your elderly loved one and they suffered harm, it is possible to bring a legal claim. HKD’s nursing home abuse lawyers are ready to help.
Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice claims include incorrect prescriptions, birth injuries, misdiagnoses, or other injuries. Because care providers are expected to help their patients, they are held to standards of care to protect and promote health.
When they fail to do so because they were reckless or negligent, you need the help of an experienced New York City medical malpractice attorney. At HKD, we can offer a free consultation to review your case.
Manhattan Dog Bites
New York has laws regarding dog bites, and if a dog attacked you in Manhattan, you should know your rights and options for recovering damages. Owners of dangerous dogs can and should be held accountable for the injuries their dogs cause, and a dog bite attorney can help. Contact our personal injury attorneys to review your options.
Civil Rights in Manhattan
Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C. accepts more than negligence-based cases. If a violation of your civil rights caused you harm, we could help you. Examples of civil rights claims include false arrests, racial profiling, false imprisonment, police brutality, or malicious prosecution.
These behaviors can lead to injuries, and those responsible should be held accountable. A Manhattan civil rights attorney with HKD can help you with your case.
Manhattan Sex Abuse Claims
Survivors of sexual abuse in Manhattan, whether in schools, hospitals, religious institutions, or private facilities, deserve legal support and accountability. We handle sensitive civil claims under the Child Victims Act and Adult Survivors Act.
Our Manhattan sex abuse lawyers prioritize discretion and compassion while aggressively pursuing claims against both individuals and institutions that enabled abuse.
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